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Behind the Scenes: Arizona's Epic Women's Golf Event
20 Mar
Summary
- A new docuseries reveals the intense work behind a major women's golf tournament.
- The Desert Classic in Phoenix hosts 200 women twice over three days.
- Founder Tori Totlis aimed to replicate country club experiences for recreational players.
Behind the scenes of Arizona's largest women's golf tournament, a new six-episode documentary series titled "The Making of the Desert Classic" has launched on YouTube. The series documents the 5th annual event at Papago Golf Club in Phoenix, founded by Tori Totlis.
Totlis, who started playing golf in her 20s, created the tournament to offer a country club-like experience for recreational players. The event proved so popular that it was expanded to two weeks in 2024, each hosting 200 participants. The documentary, produced by an all-female crew, aims to showcase the extensive effort and dedication required.
Founder Tori Totlis describes the tournament preparation as a marathon, with the team working up to 20-hour days. The series promises to offer insight into the operational complexities and the team's engaging experience. New episodes are released every Thursday over a two-week period.
